Strawberry (Fragaria spp.)

AntibioticsAntibiotics: Based on in vitro studies, strawberry may have antibacterial properties (5; 4).

Antineoplastic agentsAntineoplastic agents: Based on in vitro studies, individual compounds in strawberries have demonstrated anticancer activity in several different studies, blocking initiation of carcinogenesis, dose-dependently inducing apoptosis, and suppressing progression and proliferation of tumors (1; 8; 9; 10; 11). Based on in vitro study, strawberry extracts may be cytotoxic against leukemia cells (16).

Anticoagulants and antiplateletsAnticoagulants and antiplatelets: Based on in vitro studies, strawberry may have antiplatelet properties (6; 7).

Iron saltsIron salts: Based on a study of parous women, strawberry (Fragaria spp.) may have a mild to moderate enhancing effect on iron absorption (2).

AntibacterialsAntibacterials: Based on in vitro studies, strawberry may have antibacterial properties (5; 4).

AntineoplasticsAntineoplastics: Based on in vitro studies, individual compounds in strawberries have demonstrated anticancer activity in several different studies, blocking initiation of carcinogenesis, dose-dependently inducing apoptosis, and suppressing progression and proliferation of tumors (1; 8; 9; 10; 11). Based on an in vitro study, strawberry extracts may be cytotoxic against leukemia cells (16).

Anticoagulants and antiplateletsAnticoagulants and antiplatelets: Based on in vitro studies, strawberry may have antiplatelet properties (6; 7).

Salicylate containing herbsSalicylate containing herbs: Based on tests performed in allergic patients, there may be a connection between acetylsalicylic acid intolerance and strawberry sensitivity (31).

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